1 Therefore,
2 in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for the will of God.
3 For the time that has passed
4 with respect to which they are surprised
5 They
6 Because for this reason also the gospel was preached to those who are dead, so that they were judged
7 Now the end of all
8 Above all, keep
10 Just as each one has received a gift,
11 If anyone speaks,
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you,
13 But to the degree that you share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, so that also at the revelation of his glory you may rejoice
14 If you are reviled on account of the name of Christ,
15 By all means do not let anyone of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler.
16 But if
17 For
18 And if the righteous are saved with difficulty,
19 So then also those who suffer according to the will of God must entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing good.